Pina Colada Cupcakes and Coconut Buttercream Frosting #SundaySupper
Grab a cake mix, coconut, and pineapple and make these delicious pina colada cupcakes!
Course
Dessert
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time25minutes
Total Time40minutes
Servings20cupcakes
AuthorErin Brighton
Ingredients
For the cupcakes
1Betty Crocker gluten-free yellow cake mix
1/4ccrushed pineapple
1/4cpineapple juice
1/2ccoconut milk
1/2cbutter, softened
3eggs
1tvanilla
1/2cshredded coconut
For the frosting
4cpowdered sugar
1/2cbutter, softened
4Tcoconut milk
2Tpineapple juice
1cshredded coconut plus a little extra
1/4ccrushed pineapple + more for garnish
Instructions
For the cake ... combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine and then beat for 2 minutes on medium. Pour into 18 - 24 greased or lined muffin tins. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
For the frosting ... Combine ingredients (except coconut) in a stand mixer. Mix. Add more confectioners sugar if the frosting isn't thick enough. Stir in coconut. Spoon or pipe frosting onto cupcakes. Top with additional crushed pineapple.